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A new bar named after one of Halifax’s quirky historical tales is preparing for its opening next week. Meandering Bear on Union Street is being brought to the town by the owners of Grayston Unity, Michael and Jess Ainsworth, along with business partner and lifelong friend Andrew Murphy.The name comes from the time when Halifax had a zoo, from which a bear escaped and meandered around Siddal before finally being caught in woods in Copley.Selling cask and keg beer and lager, spirits and cocktails as well as food, the team are keen to work with local independent suppliers whenever possible. It has sourced its cheese from a business in Illingworth, chutneys from Ripponden, bread from a bakery in King Cross and meat and fruit from Halifax Borough Market. “We are very proud in our town and think Meandering Bear will add to the growth in quality, independent and discerning bars that have opened recently,” said Jess. Meandering Bear will have a daily after work drinks offer … [Read more...] about New bar named after quirky Halifax zoo tale prepares for opening

Let's hope this is the last snowstorm of the season for this tip to work, but snowy, icy weather on Thursday and Friday serves up a deal for theater-loving, bargain hunters. When the snow flies and ice-slickened roads make theater-goers nervous, reservations get canceled and bargain hunters who can safely make it to theaters can get better seats at discounted prices. Anyone who lives or works near downtown Minneapolis can take advantage of rush tickets at the Guthrie Theater or Children's Theatre. Cyrano de Bergerac is now playing and it's getting strong reviews. Rush tickets are only $25 (regularly up to $72 on weeknights) and go on sale at the theater two hours before showtime. The Hobbit is playing at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis. Tickets are $15 each and go on sale two hours before curtain at the theater. Note: Most rush seats must be paid for by cash or check. No credit cards. Chanhassen Dinner Theaters also offers rush seats but only for … [Read more...] about Snowstorm brings bargains, good seats to Guthrie, Children’s Theatre, Science Museum, others

Scarborough councillors will decide tomorrow whether to grant an alcohol licence to a bistro on a popular town centre street. Stuart Mawer and Matthew Sample have applied for a premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council to open the Jam Jar at 47 Victoria Road.The building was previously home to Van Ryans Express and is situated next door to the Spa pub.In the application, the pair state that they intend to open the premises from 8am until 11pm seven days a week, with alcohol being sold for consumption on and off the premises from 10.30am until 10.30pm.They have also volunteered a number of conditions, stating: “The premises shall operate as a restaurant/bistro and not as a bar or vertical drinking establishment.“There shall be a minimum number of 20 covers at all times the premises is open to the public [and] there will be a maximum number of three tables and six chairs available in the outside area.“The outside area will be defined by a cafe style … [Read more...] about Decision due on Scarborough restaurant/bistro Jam Jar planned for Victoria Road; objector fears noise and other disturbance